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Information on Massachusetts

Gateway to New England, Massachusetts was the destination of the Mayflower in 1620 and is one of the original 13 states. It is very diverse, offering everything from cobbled streets and village greens to space-age technology centres. The Berkshire Hills cut across its western corner. To the east, the land rolls down to the sea, embracing the state capital, Boston, and the beaches of Cape Cod.

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Getting There

Boston’s Logan International Airport is the air hub of the region and is served by all of the major American carriers. There are also several regional airports around the state, including those in Lowell and Cape Cod. Amtrak trains serve Massachusetts nationwide and routes between the state’s major cities, while Greyhound Bus Lines also serve several cities in the state.

Massachusetts is surrounded by the five states of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire, and is well connected to these by interstate highways, with three major highways converging on Boston alone. I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) runs east-west; I-93/US1 runs into Canada; and I-95 runs along the coast, through Boston and on to New York.

Safety

Long distance driving places you at a greater risk of having an accident and the interstates in and out of Boston can become particularly congested. Water sports are potentially dangerous and travellers should also beware of pickpockets. Medical costs in the US are extremely high; therefore, we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Massachusetts

The weather conditions can quickly change in this state, especially in the coastal areas. The summers are comfortably mild and the winters cold with considerable snowfall. The coastal areas are kept cool in the summer months by the ocean breezes.

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